Tag: 18th century

How do we understand life on Earth? An 18th-century rivalry charts the tension between two types of science ‘genius’

How do we understand life on Earth? An 18th-century rivalry charts the tension between two types of science ‘genius’

18th Century Cuisine: 1790s Fried Lamb and Fruit Pie | Historic Recipes

18th Century Cuisine: 1790s Fried Lamb and Fruit Pie | Historic Recipes

Maria Anna Mozart was a musical prodigy overshadowed by her brother. A new documentary tells her story

Maria Anna Mozart was a musical prodigy overshadowed by her brother. A new documentary tells her story

Would You Try the Strangest Cookies of 1796? 🍪

Would You Try the Strangest Cookies of 1796? 🍪

Creating Lipstick in the 18th Century Using Insects: A 1779 Recipe

Creating Lipstick in the 18th Century Using Insects: A 1779 Recipe

The US has always had ‘big government’ – even in the Colonial era

The US has always had ‘big government’ – even in the Colonial era

How the 18th-century ‘probability revolution’ fueled the casino gambling craze

How the 18th-century ‘probability revolution’ fueled the casino gambling craze